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Many Americans are eager to start planning travel after receiving their full COVID vaccine and booster shots. And countries are once again open to international visitors—typically, with fewer entry requirements for those who are fully vaccinated. Some destinations, like Greece and Iceland, have welcomed vaccinated travelers for much of the last year, while others, like Australia and Morocco, are just beginning to reopen.
But there’s still a lot to consider before deciding to travel to another part of the world, especially as the Omicron variant continues to spread and new variants like Deltacron continue to emerge. With the health and safety of local communities in mind, for now, avoid traveling to countries with high infection rates, low vaccination rates, and overwhelmed medical infrastructure—all factors that can fluctuate rapidly. The CDC regularly updates its list of travel recommendations by destination, which categorizes countries by their local COVID-19 risk level: low, moderate, high, and very high.
Those considerations in mind, we've rounded up some of the destinations that are currently open and welcoming vaccinated visitors with no quarantine requirement. Travel guidelines continue to change, so travelers should check their destination country’s official government websites—and the CDC website—regularly before and during any trip. You may also want to consider purchasing travel insurance. In addition to rules about COVID-19 vaccination and testing, all of the below countries require travelers to follow local public health guidelines.
Read on for the places to travel after your COVID vaccine.
This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date.
Newly reopened destinations
Australia
Vaccinated U.S. travelers can once again visit Australia. In addition to showing proof of vaccination, visitors must also have a negative PCR test result from within three days of departure or a rapid antigen test from within 24 hours. Travelers must complete a digital passenger declaration form.
Unvaccinated travelers can only enter the country if they apply for and are granted an exemption.
All travelers must also meet varying requirements set by individual Australian states and territories. New South Wales, the state that includes Sydney, requires vaccinated international travelers to go straight to their lodging, take a rapid self-test, then wait for a negative result before moving around freely, for example. In Victoria, home to Melbourne, vaccinated international travelers must take a rapid or antigen test within 24 hours of arriving, then isolate at their hotel while waiting for a negative result. For the next seven days in Victoria, travelers must also carry proof of that negative test result and proof of vaccination.
Papua New Guinea
Vaccinated U.S. travelers can once again visit the island nation of Papua New Guinea. Travelers must show proof of vaccination, complete an online health declaration form, and present a negative COVID test result from within 72 hours of departure. Travelers must also test upon arrival at their own expense.
Unvaccinated travelers are not allowed to enter Papua New Guinea at this time.
The Philippines
Vaccinated U.S. tourists can travel to the Philippines without quarantining, but need to show a negative PCR result from within 48 hours of departure. Travelers must also show proof of COVID travel insurance with at least $35,000 worth of coverage in case they get sick while in the country. The government is also asking travelers to self-monitor for symptoms for at least seven days after arrival.
Unvaccinated travelers can not enter the Philippines.
Morocco
Morocco re-launched international air travel for vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and elsewhere in early February. In addition to proof of vaccination, travelers must show a negative PCR result from within 48 hours of departure and complete a passenger health form. Travelers may be subject to random testing at the airport.
The country is not open to unvaccinated travelers.
Norway
Travelers from the U.S. and all other countries, regardless of vaccination status, can once again enter Norway without additional requirements as of February 12.
Slovenia
As of late February, travelers can visit Slovenia, regardless of their vaccination status, without additional requirements.
Bali
While not its own country, Bali is one of Indonesia’s few destinations now open to U.S. travelers with no quarantine requirement. Travelers must also provide a negative PCR result from within 48 hours of departure, show proof of payment for at least four days at a government-approved hotel, and show proof of COVID health insurance with coverage of at least $20,000. Travelers must also test upon arrival, then wait at their hotel for the results; they must test again on the third day of their stay. The same rules apply for Batam and Bintan; vaccinated travelers visiting other parts of Indonesia must undergo a 24-hour quarantine and meet additional requirements.
Portugal
Portugal is now open to vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and elsewhere. The country requires travelers to show an EU Digital COVID Certificate or a vaccine certificate from an approved third-country list, which does not include the U.S. As such, vaccinated U.S. travelers must show a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours of departure or rapid test result within 24 hours. Travelers must also complete a passenger locator card.
South Korea
Starting April 1, vaccinated U.S. travelers can visit South Korea without needing to quarantine. Tourists must register their vaccination records online before their trip.
New Zealand
Starting May 1, vaccinated U.S. travelers will be able to visit new Zealand. Until then, however, the borders are only open to people traveling for a “critical purpose,” such as to work in healthcare or to be with a close family member.
Countries that are already open to vaccinated travelers
Oceania
Fiji
Fiji, which encompasses more than 300 islands in the South Pacific, reopened its borders to vaccinated travelers starting Dec. 1. The U.S. is one of Fiji’s “travel partner” countries, which means that visitors do not have to quarantine once they arrive (visitors from non-travel partner countries must quarantine for 14 nights).
Travelers from all countries need to produce a negative test result from within 24 to 48 hours of departure (depending on the type of test), show proof of vaccination, and show proof of at least three nights of paid accommodations at an approved hotel or resort. They must also have medical travel insurance that covers COVID-19. Visitors must take a rapid test 48 hours after arriving at their hotel.
Unvaccinated travelers are not allowed to travel to Fiji right now.
Europe
Croatia
Croatia is open to U.S. travelers with proof of vaccination. The country is also open to unvaccinated travelers who have recovered from the virus between 11 and 180 days before their visit and those who can show a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 48 to 72 hours (depending on the type of test) of arrival.
Unvaccinated visitors are also permitted to enter Croatia if they take a COVID-19 test immediately upon arrival, then isolate until a negative result comes back; travelers who cannot get a test upon arrival must self-isolate for seven days.
All travelers with an E.U. digital COVID certificate can enter the country without requirements or restrictions.
Tourists from outside the E.U. must also show proof that they have paid for or booked their accommodations in advance. The country is also asking all visitors to register online in advance of their trip.
Denmark
Vaccinated U.S. travelers, as well as those who have recovered from the virus within the last six months, can travel to Denmark without needing to quarantine or test upon arrival.
Unvaccinated U.S. travelers can enter Denmark if they test within 24 hours of arrival. The country’s coronavirus travel website does not mention a quarantine period after the test, but says results typically come back within 24 to 48 hours.
France
U.S. travelers can visit France with proof of vaccination without any other requirements. Unvaccinated U.S. travelers can enter the country if they present a negative test result from within 48 to 72 hours of departure (depending on the type of test) or proof that they recovered from COVID in the last six months.
Greece
Vaccinated travelers from the U.S., as well as people who have recovered from the virus in the last six months, can travel to Greece without additional requirements. All other travelers over the age of 5 will need to show a negative test result from within 24 to 72 hours before arrival (depending on the type of test). All tourists may be subjected to random health screenings.
Georgia
Georgia is now open to vaccinated citizens of many countries, including the U.S. The country is also open to unvaccinated travelers who can show proof of a negative COVID-19 test result from within 72 hours of arrival.
Iceland
Travelers from all countries, including the U.S., can once again visit Iceland, regardless of their vaccination status. The country lifted all COVID-19 travel rules and requirements on February 25.
Italy
Italy is welcoming vaccinated travelers from the U.S., as well as unvaccinated travelers who can present a rapid antigen test within 48 hours of departure or a PCR test taken within 72 hours. The country is also open to travelers with proof that they have recovered from COVID-19 within the last six months.
Unvaccinated travelers and those without a negative test result or proof of recovery must quarantine for five days after arriving, then test again on the fifth day.
All visitors to Italy must also complete a digital passenger locator form.
The Netherlands
Vaccinated U.S. travelers can visit the Netherlands if they show proof of a negative COVID test result from within 24 to 48 hours, depending on the type of test, and complete a health declaration.
Unvaccinated U.S. travelers are not permitted to enter the country.
United Kingdom
As of March 18, all travelers can visit England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland without further requirements, regardless of vaccination status.
Slovakia
Vaccinated travelers from the U.S., as well as those who recovered from the virus within the last six months can visit the Central European country of Slovakia with no quarantine or test requirement. Travelers must register online before their trip and, if arriving by air, complete a separate passenger locator form; they also need to show proof of vaccination.
Unvaccinated visitors must either quarantine for five days upon arrival or take a PCR test and isolate until they receive their results.
Other European countries open to Americans include Germany, Spain, Ireland, and Switzerland.
Asia
Armenia
Armenia is once again welcoming visitors from the U.S. Vaccinated travelers can enter without restriction; all other travelers must show a negative test result from within 72 hours of departure or take a test upon arrival.
Nepal
Nepal’s borders are once again open to travelers from the U.S. Vaccinated visitors can enter without additional testing or quarantine requirements. Unvaccinated travelers must show a negative test result from within 72 hours of departure.
Singapore
Vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and several other countries can now visit Singapore without quarantining. Before their trip, vaccinated travelers need to obtain a travel pass by providing proof of vaccination and other personal information. They must also get a negative PCR test result within 48 hours of departure, then self-test again within 24 hours of arrival and report their results online.
Travelers must also download the country’s contact-tracing app, arrive on a designated flight, and purchase insurance with a minimum of $30,000 worth of COVID-19-related medical coverage.
Singapore is not allowing unvaccinated travelers to enter the country, with the exception of unvaccinated children under the age of 12 who are traveling with a vaccinated adult.
Turkey
Vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and other countries, as well as those who have recovered from COVID-19 within the last six months, can enter Turkey without any additional requirements or restrictions.
Unvaccinated and not previously infected travelers can enter Turkey with a negative COVID-19 test result from within 72 hours of departure. All travelers must complete an entry form.
Thailand
Vaccinated U.S. travelers can visit Thailand without quarantining. Vaccinated visitors must produce a negative PCR result within 72 hours of departure, then test twice while in the country: on the day of arrival and again on the fifth day. Vaccinated travelers must show proof of payment for at least one night in an approved hotel, then agree to wait at the hotel for at least one night or until the in-country test result comes back. An insurance policy that covers at least $20,000 is also required.
Unvaccinated travelers must quarantine for 10 days and take two tests during that period.
Malaysia
After April 1, vaccinated travelers can visit Malaysia without quarantining. As of that date, vaccinated travelers must test two days before departure and again upon arrival.
Until then, however, vaccinated travelers can visit the Malaysian island of Langkawi as part of a reopening pilot program. Visitors must work with an approved Malaysian tour operator or travel agent to book their trip and purchase travel health insurance with coverage of at least $80,000. They also need to take a PCR test within 48 hours of departure, then take another upon arrival at the airport; they must also complete a health declaration form and download the MySejahtera app to their phones for contact tracing.
Unvaccinated travelers are not permitted to enter the country.
India
India’s borders are once again open to U.S. tourists, regardless of vaccination status. U.S. travelers must show proof of vaccination or present a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours of departure; all travelers must complete an online self-declaration form. Roughly two percent of all arriving passengers will be randomly tested at the airport.
Cambodia
Vaccinated travelers can visit Cambodia while adhering to a list of requirements. In addition to showing proof of vaccination, travelers must also show a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours of departure and undergo a rapid test on arrival, then wait for the results (typically 15 to 20 minutes) at the point of entry.
Unvaccinated travelers can also enter the country, but they must quarantine for 14 days.
Vietnam
Vietnam has reopened its borders to travelers from the U.S. and elsewhere. Travelers must show proof of vaccination or proof of recovery from COVID-19 to enter Vietnam. Vaccinated visitors arriving by air must also show a negative PCR test result within 72 hours of arrival; those arriving by land or sea must take a rapid test.
All travelers must have insurance coverage of at least $10,000 for COVID-19 treatment and install the PC-COVID app on their phones for their visit.
Other Asian countries open to Americans include Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.
Africa
Egypt
Travelers from many countries—including the U.S.—can now visit Egypt. Vaccinated travelers can enter with no testing or quarantine requirement, if their proof of vaccination includes a QR code or has been previously approved by the Egyptian embassy in the U.S. (as such, CDC vaccination cards alone will not be accepted).
Travelers without the above are required to present a negative PCR, rapid antigen, or ID Now test result taken within 72 hours of arrival for entry.
Ghana
Ghana’s land and sea borders remain closed, however, Accra Kotoka International Airport is open to vaccinated U.S. travelers. Visitors to Ghana also must show proof of a negative PCR test from within 72 hours of departure and complete an online health declaration form. Travelers must also test upon arrival in Accra, and pre-pay for the $150 test before boarding their flight. Results are available within 30 minutes.
Tanzania
All travelers from the U.S. can visit Tanzania, regardless of their vaccination status. Within 24 hours prior to arrival, all visitors must fill out a health surveillance questionnaire online, then present their health code when they arrive in the country. All travelers to Tanzania must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test result from within 96 hours of departure; travelers from high-risk countries must also test upon arrival.
Seychelles
Seychelles, the small Indian Ocean nation made up of more than 100 islands off the east coast of Africa, is now open to U.S. travelers, vaccinated and unvaccinated alike.
All visitors must produce a negative COVID-19 test from within 72 hours of departure, apply for a health travel authorization online, and have travel and health insurance coverage for any potential COVID-19 costs. Travelers can only stay at government-approved hotels, but they’re not required to quarantine after arrival in Seychelles.
Madagascar
Vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers are permitted to enter Madagascar, so long as they meet all of the East African island nation’s requirements for visiting: a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours of departure, confirmation of a two-night hotel reservation (and proof of payment for at least one night), an airport-hotel transfer by an approved company, an in-country travel tracking form, a PCR test upon arrival, and a letter of commitment that the traveler will self-isolate for at least one night or until the test result comes back.
Other African countries open to Americans include South Africa, Senegal, Botswana, Rwanda, Kenya, Namibia, and Morocco.
Caribbean
St. Barts
The French-controlled Caribbean island of Saint-Barthélemy—St. Barts for short—is open to vaccinated U.S. travelers. In addition to proof of vaccination, visitors must show a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours of departure or an antigen test from within 48 hours.
Unvaccinated travelers are not allowed to visit St. Barts.
Bahamas
All U.S. travelers, regardless of vaccination status, can visit the Bahamas if they can show a negative test result from within 72 hours of departure and apply for a travel health visa online. (Vaccinated travelers are allowed to submit a PCR or rapid antigen test result, while unvaccinated travelers must submit a PCR result.)
While applying for the travel visa, all travelers must opt-in to COVID-19 health insurance (the insurance is included in the visa application fee, which is $40 to $70 depending on vaccination status and length of stay).
Cayman Islands
Vaccinated travelers can enjoy quarantine-free travel to the Cayman Islands. The Caribbean nation has entered the fifth phase of its reopening plan, which means vaccinated travelers from countries in which at least 60 percent of the population has received one dose of the vaccine can move around the islands freely (the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. fit that criteria).
Vaccinated travelers must request a certificate to travel, get a negative PCR or rapid test result the day before departure and have medical and travel insurance that covers COVID.
Unvaccinated travelers are not allowed to visit the islands unless they have a close family tie, own property, or run a business there.
Cuba
Vaccinated U.S. travelers can enter Cuba with proof of a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours of departure. They must complete a health declaration form and may be subject to random PCR tests at the airport.
Unvaccinated travelers are not permitted to visit Cuba.
Grenada
Vaccinated travelers can travel to Grenada without needing to quarantine. Vaccinated travelers will need to provide a negative PCR test from within 72 hours or a rapid test from within 24 hours of departure and complete a health declaration form.
Unvaccinated travelers are not allowed to visit the country.
Other Caribbean destinations open to Americans include Anguilla, Bermuda, and the Dominican Republic.
Americas
Argentina
Vaccinated travelers from the U.S. can enter Argentina with a negative PCR result within 72 hours or a negative antigen result within 48 hours of departure, complete a sworn statement online, and health insurance that covers COVID.
In addition to following these steps, unvaccinated travelers must also apply for a vaccination exception at an Argentine consulate and, upon arrival in the country, quarantine for seven days.
Chile
Vaccinated travelers can enter Chile without quarantining if they get their proof of vaccination validated online ahead of the trip (a process that can take up to 30 days) and show a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours of departure.
In addition, vaccinated travelers must complete an online traveler affidavit at least 48 hours before departure and show proof of insurance that covers at least $30,000 of COVID-19 related medical expenses. Visitors to Chile may also be subject to random PCR or antigen tests upon arrival.
Unvaccinated travelers are not allowed to enter the country.
Costa Rica
Starting April 1, all travelers from the U.S. can visit Costa Rica without additional requirements, regardless of their vaccination status.
Until then, however, vaccinated travelers must continue to show their vaccine card. Unvaccinated travelers must show proof of a health insurance policy that will cover up to $50,000 worth of COVID-19 medical treatments and $2,000 for quarantine lodging in case they get sick while in the country.
All travelers arriving before April 1 also need to complete an online health pass up to 48 hours before the trip and show proof that they will leave Costa Rica within 90 days (such as a return flight or onward travel ticket).
Belize
Vaccinated travelers visiting this nation on the Caribbean coast of Central America can enter without additional testing requirements.
Unvaccinated visitors arriving by plane must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of arrival (48 hours for a rapid test); unvaccinated visitors can also take a COVID-19 test after arriving at the airport for $50. Unvaccinated travelers arriving by land or by sea must test at the border.
All travelers must purchase a travel insurance policy created by the Belize Tourism Board, Insurance Corporation of Belize, and the Belize government. The country’s leaders also recommend that visitors stay at a Gold Standard hotel.
Ecuador
Vaccinated travelers can visit Ecuador without additional COVID-19 entry requirements. The country is also open to unvaccinated travelers with a negative PCR test taken up to three days before arrival, as well as travelers previously diagnosed with COVID-19 at least 30 days prior. All travelers must complete a health declaration form.
To visit the Galápagos Islands, travelers must also present proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours before arrival. Visitors to the islands also need to apply online for a $20 transit control card issued by Galápagos authorities; the U.S. Embassy says travelers can also work with Galápagos tour operators to get a transit control card.
Guatemala
Guatemala is open to vaccinated U.S. travelers who show proof of a negative PCR or antigen test from within three days of departure. Unvaccinated travelers are not permitted to enter the Central American country, unless they can show proof of a medical condition that prevents them from being vaccinated.
Uruguay
Vaccinated travelers can enter Uruguay, but will need to show a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of departure. Travelers must also have health coverage (the country’s guidelines don’t note further specifics) and complete an online health declaration within 48 hours before the trip.
Travelers who can prove they have recovered from the virus within the last 90 days are exempt from the pre-travel test, but still must have health coverage and complete the health declaration.
Unvaccinated travelers may only enter the country for very specific reasons as outlined by the government.
Other countries in the Americas that are currently open include Mexico, Colombia, and Canada.